Photos: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Smith Jr.

Bernard Hopkins hits Joe Smith Jr. with a left hand to the body during their light-heavyweight fight at the Forum on Dec. 17.

Bernard Hopkin is knocked out of the ring during the eighth round of a fight againt Joe Smith Jr. on Dec. 17 at the Forum.

Bernard Hopkins is attended to after getting knocked out of the ring by Joe Smith Jr. during a fight at the Forum on Dec. 17.

Bernard Hopkins, the Executioner, makes his way to the ring, before his light-heavyweight title fight with Joe Smith Jr. on Dec. 17.

Bernard Hopkins, the Executioner, makes his way to the ring before his fight with Joe Smith Jr. at the Forum on Dec. 17.

Bernard Hopkins, the Executioner, enters the ring before his fight against Joe Smith Jr. at the Forum on Dec. 17.

Fans try to get a look at Bernard Hopkins as he makes his way to the ring before his fight against Joe Smith Jr. on Dec. 17.

Bernard Hopkins lost by TKO to Joe Smith Jr. after getting knocked out of the ring during a fight at the Forum on Dec. 17.